The Bergen 4-Day Treatment for panic disorder patients in a rural clinical setting: a long-term follow-up study

The Bergen 4-Day Treatment for panic disorder patients in a rural clinical setting: a long-term follow-up study

Abstract Background The Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT) is a concentrated cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approach that has shown promise in treating panic disorder (PD). However, the effectiveness of the B4DT, particularly regarding long-term outcomes in rural clinical settings, remains underexplor...

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Main Authors: Thorstein Olsen Eide, Thorbjørn Olsen, Hans Hansen, Bjarne Hansen, Stian Solem, Kristen Hagen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Panic disorder
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Bergen 4-Day treatment
Long-term effectiveness
Rural clinical setting
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06445-0
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Summary:Abstract Background The Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT) is a concentrated cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approach that has shown promise in treating panic disorder (PD). However, the effectiveness of the B4DT, particularly regarding long-term outcomes in rural clinical settings, remains underexplored. Methods A total of 58 patients were included using a naturalistic open-label trial design. Patients were assessed at 12-month follow-up. Measures included the Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (GAD-7). Results The study revealed significant and lasting reductions in PD symptoms, with a high rate of remission maintained at 12-month follow-up (82.8%). Regarding the secondary outcomes, significant improvements in symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety were also shown. Conclusions The B4DT represents a promising treatment approach for PD, demonstrating stable long-term outcomes in rural settings. This finding supports the potential of concentrated CBT formats in achieving sustained symptom improvement in patients with PD, warranting further investigation and broader implementation. Trial registration The study was reviewed by the Regional Committee for Medical Research Ethics Northern Norway, REK North (REK Nord2021/273145).
ISSN:1471-244X

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